ChicoStart opens first mentoring program for entrepreneurs

CHICO — ChicoStart will offer one of its first start-up mentoring events with the "Spring Training" program.

Set in a speed-dating format where participants move from expert to expert, the program gives start-ups, entrepreneurs and others an opportunity to improve their elevator pitches and develop their companies.

Business entrepreneurs and industry experts will advise participants about how to improve their companies and their ability to link with investors.

The event is at 3 p.m. Feb. 28 at the ChicoStart office, 411 Main St., Suite 101, at the Chico Municipal Center ground floor.